Founded in 1963 by Balanchine student and protégée Barbara Weisberger, Philadelphia Ballet is one of the nation’s leading ballet companies. The Philadelphia Ballet presents six programs featuring full length classical ballets, Balanchine classics, contemporary works, world premieres, and the Philadelphia holiday tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. For more information, visit philadelphiaballet.org, call 215.551.7000 or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to get a behind the scenes looks at our dancers in the studio and onstage.